Skip to content

Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki S32-2: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Suzuki Alto
74%
MOT pass rate · 84,396 vehicles
Suzuki S32-2
60%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki S32-2 (60%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Alto Suzuki S32-2
MOT pass rate 74% ✓ 60%
MOT failure rate 26% ✓ 40%
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 1.2 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% 0% ✓
Average mileage 68,875 mi 8,875 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 84,396 2

Most common faults

Suzuki Alto

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suzuki S32-2

  1. Both front and rear tyres slightly perished, but cord are not visible
  2. Nearside front fork rubber gaiter split
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  4. Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
  5. Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
  6. Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki S32-2 (60%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Alto report Full Suzuki S32-2 report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.